Cryptic crossword clue
Ace at sea entering current appropriate for sea 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word OCEAN-GOING

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The straight part
We know that "appropriate for sea" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appropriate for sea = ocean-going.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OCEAN-GOING mean?

OCEAN-GOING adjective
  1. Designed and equipped to be capable of sailing on an ocean.

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